Excel Academy Charter Schools·Providence, Rhode Island
The role involves providing instructional and non-instructional coverage and operational support within the school. Additionally, the teacher serves as an advisor to a cohort of students and supports the school's mission.
Organization Overview Excel Academy is a network of 5 schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island that prepares students in grades 5-12 to succeed in high school and college and engage productively in their communities.
The majority of our 1,700 students identify as Latinx or Hispanic and will be the first in their families to graduate from college.
Families choose Excel because our students consistently outperform their peers in growth and achievement and are 5x more likely to graduate from college.
At Excel, we believe that every student—regardless of race, zip code, or economic status—deserves access to a free, high quality holistic education.
During their middle school journey with us, students grow at a pace faster than most peers in their state.
This is possible through a combination of high expectations, rigorous instruction, and individualized support.
At our nationally ranked high school, students achieve at the highest level and are poised for success in their chosen college or career path.
About our Team Everyday, our team members choose to be positive, drive their own growth, uplift one another, and hold the highest possible beliefs for what students can achieve.
Excel teachers are responsible for delivering effective, high-quality, rigorous college-preparatory instruction designed to foster the success of their students. Teachers who thrive at Excel tend to be entrepreneurial instructors and hungry learners who crave frequent, high-quality feedback on their practice. They also have a great deal of passion and expertise in their content area that they are eager to share with students.
A commitment to and belief in all students and the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excel’s values and educational model; Rhode Island Substitute Teacher Certification or in pursuit of Certification; The ability to work effectively in a team environment and the willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work; An openness to change, a willingness to problem-solve, and an interest in receiving feedback for continuous improvement; and And can speak to their personal investment and commitment to antiracist education and diversity, equity, and inclusion in our school community and beyond. Preference will be given to applicants who share points of intersection with our students, such as speaking Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, or a language commonly spoken by our students and families at an advanced level, being first generation college graduates, or having grown up low-income.
Candidates must hold or be pursuing a Rhode Island Substitute Teacher Certification and demonstrate a commitment to antiracist education. Preference is given to bilingual candidates or those who are first-generation college graduates.
Market context
Rhode Island schools often need substitute teachers to cover daily absences and maintain classroom continuity, especially in special education settings where consistency matters. These roles can be competitive because districts look for candidates with the right certification, relevant experience, and comfort supporting students with diverse needs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your Rhode Island Department of Education certification and highlight any special education experience in your application.
